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February 7, 2013
Opposition leader, Sheikh Moaz al-Khatib, says he will only begin negotiations if all female political prisoners are released by the regime.
Bulgarian security officials say they have Identified the two living suspects and both are now living in Lebanon.
The decision follows the assassination of opposition figure and key government critic, Chokri Belaid, which has sparked mass protests.
February 6, 2013
The leading critic of the Islamist-led government in Tunisia was shot dead outside his home in Tunis on Wednesday.
A remote base in Saudi Arabia is being used by the C.I.A. to conduct its drone assassination campaign in Yemen.
A car bomb outside Taji central prison kills at least seven security officials.
The U.S. president will visit the region for the first time in office.
After the militant Lebanese group are implicated in the attack on Israeli citizens in Bulgaria, the country's foreign minister warns Hezbollah of the consequences.
February 5, 2013
Despite being labeled part of the 'axis of evil', President Bashar al-Assad's regime subcontracted torture for the United States.
An army checkpoint in the town of Taji, north of the Iraqi capital, is attacked.
Survivors of a smash that killed their colleagues have described how their journey to work on Monday morning ended in horror.
The document, obtained by NBC News, shows how senior U.S. officials can act with impunity, outside of normal legal procedures.
Opposition leader, Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib, urges President Assad to start talks about leaving the country and handing over power.
A Western diplomat tells Lebanese politicians that the attack by Israel on Tuesday night will only increase regime support.
The culture minister resigns after images of police brutality are aired on TV.
